If returning kicks helps win him a job, Donte Stallworth is ready, willing and able

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 -- Anonymous (not verified)

We all know the more you can do, the better chance you have of making it on Bill Belichick's team. That's a large part of the reason we've seen Donte Stallworth back with the return team, taking a turn, running back kicks.

If that versatility helps him win a job, Stallworth said today he's more than happy to do it. And then some.

''Whatever I have to do to make sure I'm here in September and throughout the whole season, yeah, I'll do whatever they ask me,'' Stallworth told the media after today's minicamp workout. Then he added, "even if they ask me to play a little 3-technique, scoot Vince (Wilfork) over, and make sure he gets lined up right, I'll do that, too. Not on the goal line, though. ''

Stallworth couldn't remember the last time he had returned kicks in the NFL. He didn't do it during his last go-round with the Pats.

''It's been awhile (since I've done it), but I enjoy it,'' Stallworth said. ''As an offensive player, you don't mind getting the ball in your hands. If that's something they want me to do, I have no problem with it at all.''